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Six People Who Built America
Written by Jeremi Suri
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This audio lecture highlights some of the most important individuals during the time between the Civil War and World War II and how they changed America's trajectory.
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Jeremi Suri
Jeremi Suri received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University, his master's degree from Ohio University, and went on to earn his Ph.D. from Yale University. He is the current Mack Brown Distinguished Professor for Global Leadership, History, and Public Policy at the University of Texas at Austin.
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